LifeScript.com Names America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors 2009
Leading U.S. Physicians Cited for Contributions to Women`s Medicine in Observance of National Women`s Health Week MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- In observance of National Women`s Health Week, LifeScript.com, the #1 website for women`s health (http://www.lifescript.com/), today released its first annual list of America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors. LifeScript selected this year`s 21 physicians for their ongoing contributions to advancements in women`s medicine. They represent the nation`s top practitioners in Cardiology, Gynecology, Cancer, Depression, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Anti-Aging, Menopause, Diabetes, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Immunology, Obesity and more. "We`ve recognized these doctors for their exceptional work in the emerging field of women`s health," says Laurie Berger, VP/editor-in-chief of LifeScript.com. "Their ongoing commitment to research and patient education is saving women`s lives across America." Here are America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors: 1. Shari Brasner, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and medical consultant to ABC TV`s The View, New York City. 2. Linda Burke-Galloway, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and author, Smart Mother`s Guide to Better Pregnancy, Kissimmee, Fla. 3. Robynne Chutkan, M.D., gastroenterologist, assistant professor at Georgetown University and founder of the Digestive Center for Women, Chevy Chase, Md. 4. Ginger Gardner, M.D., gynecological cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. 5. Nieca Goldberg, M.D., cardiologist, medical director of New York University`s Women`s Heart Program and American Heart Association spokeswoman, New York City. 6. Jo Hannafin, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City. 7. Sharonne Hayes, M.D., cardiologist and director of Mayo Women`s Heart Clinic, Rochester Minn. 8. Janet Horn, M.D., internist and co-author of The Smart Women`s Guide to Midlife and Beyond. 9. Andrea Lukes, M.D., gynecologist and president of Carolina Women`s Research and Wellness Center, Durham, NC. 10. Anne Maitland, M.D., assistant professor of allergy and immunology at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City. 11. Robin Miller, M.D., internist and co-author of The Smart Women`s Guide to Midlife and Beyond, Medford, OR. 12. Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and professor at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. 13. Pamela Peeke, M.D. and chief medical correspondent for Discovery Health TV, Bethesda, Md. 14. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, M.D., endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer of Whittier Diabetes Institute, La Jolla, CA. 15. Lisa Sanders, M.D., internist, consulting producer for Fox TVs House andfaculty member ofYale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. 16. Marie Savard, M.D., ABC News medical contributor and author of Ask Dr. Marie: Straight Talk and Reassuring Answers to Your Most Private Questions, Greater Philadelphia, PA. 17. Holly Thacker, M.D., internist and director of Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women`s Health, Cleveland, OH. 18. Amy Wechsler, M.D., dermatologist and adjunct clinical professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City. 19. Marisa Weiss, M.D., breast cancer oncologist and founder of Breastcancer.org, Philadelphia, PA. 20. Myrna Weissman, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City. 21. Ruth D. Williams, M.D., ophthalmologist at Wheaton Eye Clinic, Wheaton IL. About LifeScript LifeScript is the #1 website dedicated to women`s health. The site provides practical, female-friendly content on diet, fitness, weight loss, relationships, family health and more. LifeScript now ranks #10 in commercial health sites (comScore) and #3 most popular health on Hitwise, averaging 4 million unique monthly site visitors and 10 million subscribers to its 6 daily e-newsletters. The company is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, with additional offices in New York City and Beverly Hills. For more information, visit www.LifeScript.com. LifeScript Ron Caporale, CEO, 949-454-0422 ronaldcaporale@lifescript.com or Brian Hogan, Senior VP Business Development, 949-454-0422 brianhogan@lifescript.com or Laurie Berger, VP/Editor-in-Chief, 310-508-7107 laurieberger@lifescript.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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